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The Fringe of It#92 Elf Curious, Fear of Wind, and Emma MackayAs we all know, every now and again it will be a week of two halves. This week it's a cocktail of explicit (used loosely) elf drama combined with Charlotte kindly relieving her loved ones of a spa voucher (not all heroes etc. etc.) It's also been an enormous week for the silver screen- if the Wicked Coronation Street comparison doesn't whet your whistle (and Liv's subsequent confession to a lifelong fear of wind) perhaps it'll be our very exciting interview with none other than Emma Mackey and Spike Fearn, ahead of the release of Ella McCay this week...
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Nurtured by NatureRegenerative Agriculture: A Solution for Personal and Planetary Health with Evan Harrison, Kiss The GroundToday I'm joined by Evan Harrison CEO of Kiss The Ground.Regenerative Agriculture is a powerful growing movement, which is so much more than simply a way for farmers to farm. It is a reconnection for all of us to the food we are consuming and the soil beneath our feet. It offers us a truly viable solution for both personal and planetary health, a more prosperous life for the farmers who feed us and steward the land and more nutrient dense foods available in our local communities, which is the foundation to improving our own health a...
2025-11-141h 01Nurtured by NatureThe Earthworm Revolution and the Future of Agriculture with Sam Baker, WrigglebrewToday I'm delighted to be joined by Sam co-founder of Wrigglebrew. Having witnessed first hand the devastating ecological impacts of excessive artificial fertiliser runoff on the aquatic environment, together with his business partner Gabe he started Wrigglebrew an ethical and fully independent regenerative agricultural company that has started a revolution capable of completely rewriting how large-scale agricultural fertilisers are produced and in so doing reversing many of the negative impacts that these inputs have on the wider environment. After years of careful experimentation inspired by the last works of Charles Darwin, they have harnessed the power of E...
2025-11-071h 15Nurtured by NatureLiving The Eight Season Wheel: Part 1 Samhain and Yule with Meghan Rhodes, Heritage School Of Herbal MedicineToday I'm delighted to welcome back Meghan Rhodes, a herbalist based in Yorkshire in the UK. Megan previously joined me in episodes 34 and 60. For Meghan herbal medicine is more than something you simply turn to when you are sick or struggling it has been an invitation to a life that provides a deeper connection to both ourselves, the plants and ultimately the interwoven world around us.Through this lens of our deeper connection to nature and the wisdom it can provide to help us travel more easily and gently through life that I am excited t...
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Oxford Sparks Big QuestionsWhy do I bite my nails?Many of us will be familiar with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), perhaps without even realising it. Such behaviours - which include hair-pulling, nail biting and skin picking - can not only cause physical harm, but also often bring feelings of shame. Because of this, open discussion around BFRBs has been limited. In this episode of The Big Questions Podcast, we chat to Prof Clare Mackay from Oxford's Department of Psychiatry, who both studies and lives with BFRBs.
2025-10-2914 minNurtured by NatureOur Responsibility to Reconnect celebrating Joanna Macy with Elizabeth Glenn-CopelandToday I'm delighted to welcome back Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland who previously joined me to share her amazing wisdom and some of her soulful poetry from her incredible book Daring To Hope at the Cliff’s Edge in Episode 35. Elizabeth is currently on a UK and Europe tour with her composer husband Beverly Glenn-Copeland, if you have the opportunity to see them live then I highly recommend it. They also have a beautiful new album Laughter in Summer which is available for Pre-order: https://beverlyglenncopeland.comToday we honour the incredible legacy of one of Elizabeth’s cheri...
2025-10-091h 04Nurtured by NatureWhat We Learn Listening to Birds with Dr David Mann, HaikuBoxToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Dr David Mann founder of HaikuBox a unique smart device that allows you to listen to and monitor the bird calls in your garden 24/7.Birdwatching offers a connection to the natural world that is accessible to all of us regardless of our backgrounds or our locations. Birding in urban areas is equally as rewarding as it is in more rural settings. I believe people protect what they love and understand and the HaikuBox is a wonderful tool to help us build a deeper relationship with the b...
2025-09-3049 minNurtured by NatureDid You Know We Can Eat Acorns? With Elspeth Hay, Feed Us With TreesToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Elspeth Hay author of Feed Us With Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food.Did you know you can eat Acorns? This was the revelation that inspired Elspeth’s book and also got me hooked on her incredible work. I absolutely love trees and talk about their ecological importance, but Elspeth takes our relationship to trees, to a different level, a place where we don’t just preserve them because it’s the right thing to do for biodiversity and other species but where we can once again benefi...
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The Hidden Lives of WritersS06 E01 Alistair MackayAlistair Mackay is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of the dystopian novel IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY and the literary novel THE CHILD. His most recent release is a collection of short stories entitled THE LUCKY ONES.
Alistair joins Fiona Snyckers and Gail Schimmel to talk about what it means to write queer fiction and what it was like to live and write in New York City.
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2025-09-081h 07Nurtured by NatureWe Are All Activists with Denali Sai Nalamalapu, Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural ResistanceToday I'm joined in conversation by Denali Sai Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance.Inspired by Denali’s powerful book about the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia we discuss what activism really looks like, and not the main stream media’s portrayal of protests by those on the fringes and out of touch with society. Denali’s book utilises raw imagery stripped bare from complicated language that opens up this conversation at a heart level to everyone, and brings to the fore the passion and love that drives people to stand u...
2025-08-211h 02Nurtured by NatureFocus on the Little Things with Danae Wolfe, Grass Isn't Greener: the Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your YardI'm delighted to be joined by Danae Wolfe author of Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationist’s Guide to Bringing Nature to your Yard & the Founder of Chasing Bugs.Danae is a kindred spirit, someone who has loved being immersed in nature all her life, & compelled to seek ways to inspire others to overcome climate doomerism & remember to look for the joy, awe & wonder that exists outside our own back door. Danae reminds us that the small things we do matter, with 40 million acres of lawn in the USA & a higher use of pesticides per a...
2025-08-101h 10Nurtured by NatureHow Authentic Leadership Empowers Collective Change With Kelly Wendorf - Flying Lead ChangeWelcome to episode 68 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Kelly Wendorf author of Flying Lead Change and the Founder and CEO of Equus.We find ourselves at a time of interlocking crisis, not least a crisis of our own spirit, drawing us to desperately search for the sense of deeper connection and meaning that our soul’s are calling us towards, even whilst it feels we are seemingly drowning in a world that is descending into chaos. Kelly and her book are a guiding light of inf...
2025-07-251h 02Nurtured by NatureFrom Surviving to Thriving using Flower Essences with Kerrie Searle, Animal CommunicatorI'm delighted to welcome back Kerrie Searle, a dear friend & animal communicator based in Australia. Kerrie has previously joined me twice now, including an introduction to Animal communication in Ep 11 & further wisdom from the animals & our journey to reconnecting in Ep 62.In this conversation we have shifted focus to consider the gentle but powerful alliance that plants offer us to move through the challenges of our times. It is time to be guided to move from surviving to thriving so that we are able to show up fully in this world & actively do what is ours to...
2025-07-231h 17Nurtured by NatureFinding Nature in the City with Ryan Mandelbaum, Wild NYC: Experiencing the amazing nature in & around New York CityToday I'm joined by Ryan Mandelbaum, author of Wild NYC: Experiencing the amazing nature in & around New York City.When we think of immersing ourselves in nature most of us are likely guilty of imagining far off wilderness locations but Ryan is passionate about exploring the incredible diversity of nature that can be found in the urban environment & in particular in NYC. Urban areas were often chosen for their rich natural features that would have benefitted wildlife as much as the humans that were drawn to these areas.We discuss how connecting with n...
2025-06-1458 minNurtured by NatureLessons From The Forest with Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy, Discovering The Spiritual Wisdom of TreesToday I'm delighted to welcome back Leah Rampy, from Episode 41, but this time we’re also joined by Beth Norcross to discuss their new book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Having worked together for several years guiding groups into the forest to seek wisdom from the trees, they created a 6 week online video course & wrote their new book, which offers opportunities to consider new ways of connecting with trees.The forest can teach us about love & light but also about darkness & death. During these challenging times that are calling us to examine the path we...
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NextSense Institute PodcastEpisode 141 Fiona Mackay _NextSense Institute PodcastThis week Trudy talks to Fiona Mackay about the decisions she and her family made and the advice that informed those decisions regarding modality and education choices for her daughter.
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2025-06-0918 minNurtured by NatureJoin the Garden For Wildlife Month Challenge with David Mizejewski National Wildlife FederationToday I'm delighted to welcome back David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek who works for the National Wildlife Federation. David joined me for an inspiring discussion about leaving the leaves & Autumn tips for nature friendly gardening in Ep. 52. This time we’re embracing Garden For Wildlife month & No Mow May, with tips for encouraging wildlife to thrive in your yard in Spring & Summer as well as sharing how container gardening can ensure that even in the smallest of outdoor spaces you can help contribute to supporting & nurturing your native flora & fauna.David is celebrating 25 yea...
2025-05-281h 10Nurtured by NatureHealing The Legacy with Hilary Giovale, Becoming a Good Relative, Calling White Settlers towards truth, healing and repairWelcome to episode 63 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Hilary Giovale, author of Becoming A Good Relative, Calling White Settlers toward Truth, Healing & Repair.As Maya Angelou famously said: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Now is our time to do better, to step forward courageously, with open hearts, humility & perseverance to do the work to say this stops now, to play our part in healing & repairing the past to ensure a shift of path for our...
2025-05-241h 06Nurtured by NatureMore Wisdom from the Animals with Kerrie Searle Animal CommunicatorToday I'm delighted to welcome back Kerrie Searle, an animal communicator based in Australia. Kerrie previously joined me for an inspiring introduction to Animal communication in Ep 11. Animal communication might be dismissed as a bit woo woo, but we invite you to open your mind to what the possibility of communication is when it isn’t constrained by words. We are born into an energetic world that we are intrinsically connected to, but through our education system we are taught to only value verbal communication & slowly we disconnect from the rich web of life & ourselves. This...
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Nurtured by NaturePodcasthon - Supporting Moor Trees: Restoring Native Woodland on DartmoorWelcome to episode 61 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to bring you a special bonus episode in support of Podcasthon, a fast-growing non-profit initiative that has united over 1700 podcasters around the world to raise awareness for the charitable cause that are close to our hearts. It’s an opportunity to use the podcasting community as a vehicle for social change by amplifying the voices and work of non-profits around the world, being the change we want to see. I make no secret of my love of trees and having had the opportunity to spend tim...
2025-03-2116 minNurtured by NatureHow Herbalism helps you cultivate a supported, connected and empowering lifestyle with Meghan Rhodes, Heritage School of Herbal MedicineWelcome to episode 60 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to welcome back Meghan Rhodes, a herbalist based in Yorkshire in the UK. Megan previously joined me for an inspiring introduction to herbal medicine in episode 34. We had so much fun that we couldn’t resist reconnecting to share with you all a deeper dive into how cultivating your relationship with healing plants can literally be a gateway to a completely different way of approaching life and showing up in the world. Whilst many people may initially be drawn to herbalism due to ill...
2025-03-111h 09Nurtured by NatureRewilding a Mountain with Paula Whyman, Bad NaturalistToday I'm delighted to be joined by Paula Whyman, author of Bad Naturalist.Inspired by Isabella Tree’s Knepp estate & Douglas Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park Movement, Paula set out to find a small rural escape & establish a meadow. But Mother Nature had bigger plans & Paula found herself becoming guardian to 200 acres of neglected Virginia mountaintop where invasive species were causing havoc to this important ecosystem.Despite being a self confessed terrible gardener who knew nothing about plants, Paula threw herself heart & soul into her partnership with the mountain. She has already begun to tip the...
2025-03-051h 05Nurtured by NatureConnecting Homeopathy to Patients 24/7 with Clare Gregory, Swift Homeopathy ClinicToday I'm delighted to be joined by Clare, founder of Swift Homeopathy Clinic, an online clinic that gives people access to real homeopaths 24 hours a day when they are struggling with acute health conditions.We discuss the very real challenges facing healthcare provision in the UK, as the NHS continues to struggle & patients find access to GPs harder to come by, the way we advocate for ourselves & also learn to have responsibility for our health needs a shift in the current thinking within our society. Clare realised there was a way she could help people when they...
2025-02-181h 06Nurtured by NatureInspiring Change In Conservation with Brett Jenks, RARE.orgToday I'm joined in conversation by Brett Jenks, CEO of Rare, a solution orientated global conservation organisation with a distinctly human approach. Unlike our historical models of creating national parks that exclude humans to preserve nature, Rare refuses to view people as the problem, instead embracing them as partners in conservation that enables both people & nature to thrive. Brett highlights several of Rare’s established projects partnering with local communities around the world, giving them the support to become successful stewards of their own natural world. The Fish Forever project a community led approach to restore, protect & mana...
2025-02-0751 minNurtured by NatureReclaiming The Heart of Hope with Megan Edge, The Heart's JourneyToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Megan Edge, as we dive into a beautiful diversity of topics, her background & interest in geology leads us to consider the story of Mother Earth that is written in the rocks. She also draws our awareness to the pervasive ways that our perception of the natural world is managed through a constant propaganda that is highly censored & curated by design to keep us afraid, disconnected & disempowered. Megan shares some simple steps we can take to reclaim our connection to the world & to develop a healthy cynicism towards what t...
2025-01-311h 10Nurtured by NatureConnecting to the Wild in Urban Landscapes with Christopher Brown, A Natural History of Empty LotsI'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Christopher Brown, author of A Natural History of Empty Lots, field notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys & other wild places. In this captivating conversation Chris’ lyrical descriptions take us on a beautiful journey, as we join him in stepping off the pavement into a world where nature has adapted to thrive in the most unlikely of environments at the heart of our urbanised landscapes. He describes his ambitious plan to create a home for his family on an industrialised wasteland where he has miraculously balanced their needs in a way...
2025-01-271h 01Nurtured by NatureRemember Who You Are: Empowered by Love with Rev Rose Hope, The ArcWelcome to episode 54 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Rev. Rose Hope author of the recently released book, The Arc.As we start a new year it is important to be reminded of how powerful an ally Hope is in our lives, during these challenging times it is easy to feel overwhelmed & powerless to make a difference, we find ourselves burdened by the need to do something but lost as to what, if any hope remains amongst the devastation & destruction. In this beautiful conversation Rose offers us her...
2025-01-171h 07Nurtured by NatureWe Can All Do Something with Sarah Woodard, Spark ConsciousnessWelcome to episode 53 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Sarah, an award-winning author and host of the Give a F**K podcast, who guides those seeking to reconnect with their souls creativity and Mother Nature.Sarah and I had so much fun connecting, whilst we talk about important topics, it’s done with a gentle hand and a lot of laughter, a true tonic for the soul. Sarah shares her deep love for nature which provided her with a sanctuary and place of safety as a child and wh...
2024-11-0159 minNurtured by NatureLeave The Leaves: Tips for supporting Nature in your Garden with David Mizejewski, National Wildlife FederationToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek working with the National Wildlife Federation. David is a regular in the media including having presented a series on Animal Planet called Backyard Habitat that showed people how to transform their yards & gardens into spaces where nature can thrive. Together we dive into how to manage our gardens in the fall & autumn, David explains why leaving the leaves is so important, from the myriad of surprising wildlife that are dependent on the leaf litter to the benefits of reducing yo...
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Nurtured by NatureMapping the Emergence of A New Paradigm with Manda Scott, Any Human PowerIn this fascinating conversation Manda & I discuss the important role creatives have, at this time of emergence, to help society envision an alternative future, something we simply can’t expect our current governments or systems of power to do for us. Manda has had a truly fascinating journey & beautifully weaves all the threads of these diverse influences; growing up in a raptor rescue, becoming a veterinarian, working in the computer games industry, studying for a masters in economics alongside her deep involvement in shamanism. This is a conversation that draws on lived experience & deep considered thought & offers many resources fo...
2024-10-181h 06Nurtured by NatureMaintaining Hope with Fiona MacKayWelcome to episode 50 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm excited to be celebrating this significant milestone with you all and wanted to take the time to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has joined me on the journey so far, from the incredible guests who have shared their stories and wisdom, to all of you, my beautiful listeners, this journey simply wouldn’t have been what it has without your encouragement, support and interaction with the community we are building together.When considering what to share with you all on this memorable occasion I de...
2024-09-0231 minNurtured by NatureFollow what Feels Right, with Donna Wallace, House of OrionWelcome to episode 49 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the beautiful Donna from Australia. In this fascinating heart-felt conversation Donna invites us to consider the incredible power of reconnecting with our intuition, explaining how this transformed her own life and discussing the different ways we might experience our own intuition or gut-feelings and how we can embrace this instinctual knowing to guide us in life. If you’ve ever felt like a black-sheep in life then you’ll be comforted to know you are not alone and Donna share...
2024-08-231h 06Nurtured by NatureIn Co-Creation with the Earth with Osprey Orielle Lake, The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World In Crisis.Today I'm delighted to be joined by Osprey Orielle Lake, author of: The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis & Founder of the Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network. As Einstein stated: “We can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it” & In this thought provoking conversation, Osprey encourages us to reflect on our society, to travel upstream to consider the dominant worldviews of our time & how they evolved to lead our society to where we now stand surrounded by multiple interlocking crisis. It is a jo...
2024-07-091h 06Nurtured by NatureThe Garden Revolution: Planting Native Plants with Shubber Ali, Garden For Wildlife by National Wildlife FederationToday I'm joined in conversation by Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden For Wildlife. Restoring Native Habitat is one of the greatest tools we have to help reverse the biodiversity crisis. Native plants co-evolved alongside the wildlife in your ecosystem, they are the ones that will not only attract pollinators but actually allow them to complete their lifecycles providing food for the caterpillars & adolescent forms, a vital link in the chain to a thriving world. Knowing which plants are native & being able to buy them is a challenge that quickly prevents well intentioned gardeners being part of this p...
2024-06-181h 11Nurtured by NatureReimagining Fashion: Creating Socially & Environmentally Responsible Apparel with Nicole Broesch, Fern+DaisyWelcome to episode 46 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm joined in conversation by Nicole Broesch, a fashion designer & founder of Fern & Daisy, based in Appalachia, USA. Her experience within the large brand fast fashion industry, left her grappling with the disconnect between her desire for sustainability both at an environmental & social level & the detrimental impacts of the industry she loved. Determined to find a better way she launched her own ethical clothing brand, which makes some truly beautiful garments designed to last so they can be cherished for years. Whilst discussing some of th...
2024-06-0757 minNurtured by NatureEmbracing the Gifts from Getting Outside Daily with Amy Bushatz, Humans OutsideWelcome to episode 45 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm joined in conversation by Amy from the Humans Outside podcast. In this beautiful conversation Amy shares her unorthodox journey of embracing nature, & how even when you don’t particularly consider yourself outdoorsy, it’s still possible to head outside. We talk about how she has taught herself to cultivate a relationship with the outdoors, even when it felt uncomfortable & challenging. Whilst we are now more regularly told of the benefits to our health & mental wellbeing that being outside in nature can offer, Amy shares the benefits she h...
2024-06-0148 minNurtured by NatureSacred Activism: Healing through The Gaia Mandala with Cynthia Jurs, Summoned By The Earth: Becoming A Holy Vessel for Healing Our WorldToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Cynthia Jurs, author of Summoned By The Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel For Healing Our World.Like many of us, Cynthia found herself witnessing the suffering of the earth & felt the deep longing to help & the urgent question, “What can I do, how can I bring healing to the Earth?” Her incredible book, documents the unfolding of her journey.In this beautiful conversation we explore the wisdom that she has gathered from her pilgrimage, that began with a Tibetan Lama in the Himalayas and has traversed the...
2024-05-231h 14Nurtured by NatureChocolate that Tastes Good & Does Good with Mara Mennicken, The GOOD ChocolatierWelcome to episode 43 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Mara Mennicken, founder of The Good Chocolatier based in Vancouver, Canada. As a not so secret chocolate lover I was really excited to speak with Mara about her amazing craft chocolate business.Whilst there’s plenty of chocolate chat, this fascinating conversation delivered so much more. Mara is an absolute inspiration & doesn’t just talk the talk but is walking the walk to show that a different vision for business can & should be a reality. She is...
2024-05-201h 12Nurtured by NatureThe Way Our Souls Speak; Sound Healing and Singing with Lilli Badcock, Sing to HealWelcome to episode 42 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Lilli Badcock, a singer and sound reiki master based in Salisbury in the UK.During this fascinating conversation Lilli shares her love for the incredible power of singing, which she beautifully describes as the way our soul gets to speak. Her journey through her own challenges including anxiety, grief and depression, lead her to more deeply explore sound healing, which she has now combined with her background in music and song through her company Sing to Heal. W...
2024-05-1759 minNurtured by NatureHow to Live as our Hearts break for Mother Earth with Leah Rampy, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate ChaosWelcome to episode 41 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Leah Rampy, author of the recently released book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos.In Leah I found a kindred spirit, someone who has a deep love, respect & friendship for Mother Earth & all the beings we share our world with. Her beautiful book, is a sign post to hope for all of us, that emerged as she herself grappled with the question: How do those of us who care about the Earth live in these times? How do...
2024-05-101h 05Nurtured by NatureA Forest Education: The Natural Advantage with Ricardo Sierra, Forest Educator PodcastToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Ricardo Sierra, who has dedicated his life to working in the wilderness skills & nature educator space.With mainstream education systems coming under increasing pressure, the systemic issues can no longer be ignored, necessity is now forcing a change of perspective, with this an awareness of the benefits for children of being part of nature and forest school education programs has been gaining momentum and credibility. Despite our rapidly changing society and the increasing focus on technology and the skills associated with it, Ricardo strongly believes that helping children f...
2024-05-061h 13Nurtured by NatureEarth Day Special: Believing It's Possible; How Roasting Coffee is Planting Trees with Nick Scaturro, Wooden JourneyOn this Earth Day special I'm delighted to be joined by Nick, who founded his business Wooden Journey 5 yrs ago on Earth Day. Earth Day, is an annual celebration on the 22nd April that brings together people from around the world to celebrate the Earth & share their commitments to support the environment. My conversation with Nick was the perfect way to celebrate the intention of this day. Nick is one of those beautiful, kind, compassionate & inspiring people, who’s courage, enthusiasm & passion is both infectious & impactful & I hope that hearing his story will leave you all feeling re...
2024-04-2249 minNurtured by NatureBowen Therapy - Get Rid of the Issues in Your Tissues with Angie, Balance & Energise Bowen TherapyToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the amazing Angie, a Bowen Therapist from Adelaide, Australia. If you’ve never heard of Bowen therapy than join us to explore how it can help you “get rid of the issues in your tissues”. This gentle yet powerful modality, is suitable for all from babies to older people & even animals, has an incredible relationship in supporting the fascia in the body. Fascia is a remarkable web-like tissue that interconnects organs, muscles & more, but it is only more recently that science is starting to understand it’s importance to the fu...
2024-04-1153 minNurtured by NatureWhy you shouldn’t dismiss Homeopathy & how this surprising medical field is a powerful Ally for people, plants & animals, with Eugenie Kruger, Homeopathy Hangout.Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Eugenie Kruger, a Homeopath & host of the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast from Perth, Australia. In this inspiring episode we dive into the fascinating world of homeopathy, a medical modality that has been in existence for over 200 years & is currently utilised by over 1/2 a billion people worldwide. In this fun & informative chat Eugenie shares how homeopathy helps us approach health & wellbeing in a different more empowering way; getting curious about symptoms & what they can teach us rather than simply suppressing them. We explore how science is helping explain th...
2024-04-0454 minNurtured by NatureExploring the intersection between Trauma, the Climate Crisis and Effective Activism with Meridyth Driskill, Easy Wonderful LifeToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Meridyth Driskill. This is a conversation that truly everyone needs to hear, you might at first think Trauma doesn’t apply to you, but think again, this may be the piece of the puzzle we’ve all been missing. In this thought-provoking conversation, Meredith & I discuss the fascinating topic of Trauma at the intersection of the climate crisis & eco-activism; we explore nervous system regulation & the impact of fight/flight/freeze. Learning to understand this natural reflex, your body’s innate safety system, will affect not just you but also the...
2024-03-271h 02Nurtured by NatureDaring to Hope with Elizabeth Glenn-CopelandToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland. Having dedicated her life to exploring how eco-activism can be weaved into artistic practice in an effort to facilitate societal change. She draws on myth, indigenous wisdom & collaborations with science through a lens of current events, utilising story-telling, song & poetry to convey powerful messages that speak straight to our souls. We discuss the impact of eco-anxiety, low grade fear & complex PTSD that is affecting so many of us who are deeply connected to the environment, & how importantly we need not be blinded by the popular climate d...
2024-03-011h 11Nurtured by NatureHow Herbal medicine can support modern lives with Meghan Rhodes, Heritage School of Herbal MedicineWelcome to episode 34 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Meghan, a herbalist based in Yorkshire in the UK.In this inspiring conversation Meghan shares how her fascination with herbal medicine began when trying to find a solution for her own long term health issues. She reminds us that symptoms are simply messages from our body, an opportunity for us to listen and pay attention, and not something to be feared. Having studied both western herbal medicine and Ayurveda her nurturing approach to embracing herbal wisdom in your life...
2024-02-161h 00Nurtured by NatureCultivating a Mindful and Sustainable Lifestyle with Philomène, A touch of Creativity to Change EverythingToday I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Phiomène. We discuss her passion for cultivating a more mindful & sustainable lifestyle. She shares how her journey has been inspired by her love of creativity & her insights on embracing the seasons to shape our lives, creating awareness for the wisdom they bring, including her love of slowing down & cozying up in winter. Our conversation meanders through a shared vision for supporting women & our communities to consider ways of growing in a new direction, redefining our current paradigm. From looking at where we source our food to the wis...
2024-02-091h 04Nurtured by NatureGardening For Nature with Claire Leadbitter, Irish Forest GardenWelcome to episode 32 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Claire from the Irish Forest Garden. Claire is an incredible force for nature, having been friends with Mary Reynolds, the inspirational Chelsea award winning landscape designer for many years. In 2014 Claire and her family worked with Mary to bring the Forest Garden from her book the Garden Awakening to life on a small disused 1/8 acre paddock. This was the start of their incredible journey embracing their responsibility to become true guardians of the earth, no longer fighting against nature but working...
2024-02-021h 01Nurtured by NatureSacred Sisterhood with Lucy Wylde, Medicine Woman GatheringWelcome to episode 31 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Lucy, the founder of the medicine woman gathering and a musician based in East Devon in the UK. We are living in a time that is calling woman to reconnect with themselves and the natural world and come together through sisterhood, community and ceremony to re-establish the balance of reciprocity and communion with the land and each other. Having always felt a connection with the natural world and found inspiration from Mother Earth in her singing and so...
2024-01-2643 minNurtured by NatureThank you for the Journey - Remembering Gratitude, Grace and ReciprocityWelcome to episode 30 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm taking some time to offer up my gratitude to you my beautiful community and to reflect on our amazing journey a year into our Nurtured By Nature story and to remember some of the incredible wisdom that we have shared with all the amazing guests who have offered us their stories so far.Whilst reminiscing on some of my favourite moments, I’m reminded of some of the common threads that have woven their way into many of our conversations: The importance of community and...
2024-01-1918 minNurtured by NatureThe Science of Smell with Lucy, Hedgewitch Essentials LtdI'm delighted to be joined by Lucy the founder of Hedgewitch Essentials. Whilst we often think about what we put in our bodies, how often do we think about the scents & smells we are exposed to? Lucy shares her passion for the science of smell, the therapeutic properties of essential oils & how this lead to the formation of her own products for both horses & humans. We also delve into the challenges of running a small business, delivering quality essential oil based products that preserve their true therapeutic properties. We share how embracing self-selection & the use of essential oi...
2024-01-131h 08Nurtured by NatureAwakening Resilience: Embracing the power of Diversity with Lucy Ní hAodhagáin / O'Hagan, Wild Awake IrelandWelcome to episode 28 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Lucy Ní hAodhagáin / O'Hagan the founder of Wild Awake Ireland. Lucy is quite simply one of the most kind hearted, intriguing and inspiring people I have had the pleasure to meet. During our conversation she shares her journey which is beautifully woven with her love of nature. A relationship that began from a need for sanctuary from the challenges of life and has blossomed into a life where she consciously awakens a deeper relationship with the world rooted in...
2024-01-0556 minNurtured by NatureDiscovering Nature's Frequencies with Jackie Winters, British Academy of Crystal HealingWelcome to episode 27 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the fabulous Jackie Winters of the British Academy of Crystal Healing. During this inspiring episode, Jackie shares how her own health challenges with severe Asthma, lead to her delving into the fascinating world of frequencies & how crystals are able to support the restoration of harmony in the natural frequencies of our bodies. Wisdom from a neolithic rock in the Spanish mountains leads us to consider the use of language in reconnecting with ancient wisdom & through taking in the lay o...
2023-11-271h 06Nurtured by NatureThe Incredible Power of ReWilding with Helen Neave, Make It WildWelcome to episode 26 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the wonderful Helen Neave of Make it Wild.Large Landscape level Rewilding projects are gaining momentum across the UK & Europe, but Make It Wild are taking a slightly different approach, demonstrating Rewilding is possible & scalable for those with less land. Helen’s amazing journey provides those of us that care about nature with inspiration & many reasons to be hopeful. We explore how her own concern about the biodiversity crisis, lead to her family deciding they were determined to...
2023-11-171h 01Nurtured by NatureEarth Song - Reverence and Sacred Reciprocity with Eleja SunStar, Sanctuary of SophiaWelcome to episode 25 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the incredible Eleja SunStar of the Sanctuary of Sophia and a beautiful little Aminita mushroom who also had some words of wisdom to share with us all. In this inspiring episode Eleja shares her amazing journey from a workaholic in the busy world of corporate marketing and event planning, who reached a place of burnout before finally taking the leap to leave her hectic life to follow the nudges of her deep knowing that there was more to life. S...
2023-11-031h 01Nurtured by NatureEmpowering Consumers to buy products that are healthier for them and the planet, with Jessica Brennan, Clean Product JunkieWelcome to episode 24 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the amazing Jessica Brennan of Clean Product Junkie & the Clean Living Made Easy Podcast. In this informative & inspiring conversation Jessica shares some simple steps to help us make better choices for our own health & that of the planet when we buy beauty & household products. She shares with me her truly amazing journey from being a concerned mum making choices to help her young children overcome chronic disease, to recently becoming part of a panel advising legislators in America creating t...
2023-10-2956 minNurtured by NatureThe Healing Power of Horses, with Holly Mitchell, Wild Healing HeartsWelcome to episode 23 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the sensational Holly Mitchell, a Transformative Coach & Equine Guided Educator based in Gloucestershire, UK. My love of horses is certainly no secret so I was delighted that in this week's inspiring episode I got to speak with Holly, who shares her amazing journey & how her calling to be around horses came to her later in life. We delve into the incredible wisdom that “Being” in the presence of horses has brought into both our lives. How sitting in a s...
2023-10-2247 minNurtured by NatureGiving A Voice To Nature In Business, with Polly Hearsey, Rewild Your BusinessWelcome to episode 22 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the amazing Polly Hearsey. Polly is a business mentor with a masters degree in environmental science and a background in nature conservation, together we embark on a fascinating and inspiring conversation delving into the empowering concept that Governmental Policy doesn’t change culture, but rather it is culture that ultimately dictates policy. We reflect on the phase shift for humanity that is needed, and how by learning to actively listen to nature and engage her principles for eco...
2023-10-131h 01Nurtured by NatureFinding Courage to Face Challenging Times with Anaiya Sophia - Les ContesWelcome to episode 21 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the amazing Anaiya from Les Contes in the French Pyrenees. During our beautiful heartfelt conversation we discuss the courage we are all being called to bring forth to navigate the challenges of our times & how the wisdom held in the land & handed down through myth, fairytale & the archetype of the shepherdess can offer comfort by reminding us of the cyclic nature of the natural world. We meander through the landscapes that have inspired Anaiya’s life & explore ways...
2023-10-061h 02Nurtured by NatureRegenerative Systems for Farming and Business With Caroline Mason, Seeds to ThriveWelcome to episode 20 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the inspiring Caroline Mason from Seeds to Thrive. During our beautiful conversation we delve into the concepts of regenerative farming, from the perspective of food systems and how these regenerative systems can offer resilience to the unpredictability of our current climate. Despite the challenges of a society institutionalised to think and operate in silos, Caroline is passionate about viewing businesses as functioning ecosystems and helping them to create the space for collaborative thinking, by empowering people to become cu...
2023-09-2956 minNurtured by NatureSimple Ideas for a Sustainable Lifestyle with Amy Fagan, Grounded In Maine PodcastWelcome to episode 19 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the fabulous Amy Fagan of the Grounded in Maine Podcast. During this inspiring episode Amy shares her journey towards homesteading. Offering us simple ideas for living a more sustainable lifestyle; from preserving homegrown foods to the community networks that reduce waste by sharing and swapping what we produce with others when they need it. We also explore how podcasting has impacted our lives and given us the opportunity to connect with some amazing everyday heroes, who are ma...
2023-09-2352 min
PR Not BSWith former Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay - real people are as important as DNA and evidence!My guest today is former detective superintendent, Julie Mackay, who with my friend, broadcast journalist Robert Murphy, co-authored the best-selling true crime book, ‘To Hunt a Killer’.During our talk we manage to cover everything from stories of crime, the importance of intuition, changes in policing, cold cases, media and the police, to period poverty!A retired detective superintendent, Julia shares her experiences working in the police, as a female, and how she overcame it all, because of her passion for solving crime, and loving being a police officer.She talks about the case...
2023-09-121h 06Nurtured by NatureLearning to Belong. How story can connect us to an inspiring future with Erica Wheeler, Sense of Place ConsultingWelcome to episode 18 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the sensational Erica Wheeler of Sense of Place Consulting. During this inspiring episode we discuss how many of us will find ourselves feeling out of place and uprooted at some point during our lives and why connection to the world around us is so important and how by finding a way to belong we can allow the ancestry of the places we inhabit to weave their magical stories into our own unique tapestries of life. We also ch...
2023-09-0856 minNurtured by NatureListen to Your Body. You are not Crazy! with Amy Stein of Mind Body Spirit BreathWelcome to episode 17 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the amazing Amy of Mind, Body, Spirit, Breath. Amy is a herbalist, energy medicine educator & trauma-informed breathwork coach based in America. During this inspiring episode Amy shares her powerful renegade story of how she eventually learnt to tune into her body’s messages & the innate wisdom of Mother Earth to heal herself from the extreme pain that had left her bedridden. Despite a society that conditions us to give our power away, Amy explains that it is...
2023-09-0153 minNurtured by NatureWildlife Photography, Safaris and Conservation with Bobby-Jo Vial, Bobby-Jo SafarisWelcome to episode 16 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the incredible Bobby-Jo Vial. Based in Australia, Bobby-Jo is an award winning wildlife photographer and the chief Honey-Badger at Bobby-Jo Safaris. In this inspiring episode we swap stories around our shared love of Africa and Wildlife safaris. Discuss how ethical tourism and Wildlife Photography can provide hope and important support for conservation, whilst sharing some of the incredible grass roots conservation organisations that we have both had the privilege to work with first hand and see the huge contributions t...
2023-02-1753 minNurtured by NatureForaged Food and Earth Wisdom with Lucy Cuzzocrea, Wild Roots ForagingWelcome to episode 15 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the incredible Lucy Cuzzocrea. Lucy is the the force behind Wild Roots Foraging. In this inspiring episode we discuss our need to reconnect with what Lucy fondly calls “Earth wisdom”. We explore our mutual love and respect for the weeds, our native wildflowers that are beneficial not only to our own health but the intrinsic health of our desperately struggling ecosystems. She shares her incredible 10 year journey that has seen her transform her own health through foraging and how she has gone...
2023-02-1048 minNurtured by NatureForest Therapy with Lindsey Death, Dorset Forest BathingWelcome to episode 14 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the lovely Lindsey Death. Lindsey is the owner of Dorset Forest Bathing and has a passion for making the natural world accessible and enjoyable for everyone. During this inspiring episode we dived into the the fascinating science-based practice of Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku), that originated in Japan, & no you don’t need a swim suit to give it a try yourself. I make no secret of my love of trees but I was fascinated to learn of the myriad of...
2023-01-2758 minNurtured by NatureNew discoveries in conservation and finding your passion - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to Episode 13 of the Nurtured by Nature Podcast and this Monday's Mini Episode, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week.In this weeks episode I discuss how I find hope in the amazing discoveries of species previously believed to have become extinct. Including the exciting discovery by volunteers from the Sussex Bat Group of a second Greater Mouse-Eared bat earlier this month, alongside the interesting story of the large tortoiseshell butterfly extinct in the UK since the 1950s and in recent years having been found in both Dorset a...
2023-01-2412 min
AIPT ComicsRam V talks the operatic poetry of Gotham, Batman, and Two-FaceNEWSComixology lays off workersGlaad Nominees announcedHeavy Metal Magazine CEO Matthew Medney Steps Down (EXCLUSIVE)Full April 2023 Marvel Comics solicitations: New licensed series and Star Wars Ewoks tooMarvel expands 'Marvel's Voices' with Spider-Verse one-shot‘Loki’ scores new four-issue series by Dan Watters and Germán PeraltaWEBTOON announces adaptations of fantasy, LitRPG, and romance web novels coming in 2023Creature-feature horror ‘All Eight Eyes’ arrives in comic shops on April 19thIDW's 'The Rocketeer' anthology one-shot is coming May 2023‘007: For King and Country’ #1 to kick off 70 years of 007 at DynamiteCarnage and Spidey collide in 'Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis' May 2023‘Extreme Venomverse’ #1 launching to celebrate 35th...
2023-01-221h 24Nurtured by NatureAfrica, Art and Conservation - My Nature Story Part 2 with Fiona MacKay - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to Episode 12, this week's Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episode, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week.To celebrate the first month of our journey together with the Nurtured by Nature Podcast, I thought it was an appropriate time to properly introduce myself to you all. In this week's episode I invite you to join me as I answer the question I tend to kick off all my guest episodes with "What is your nature story? How has your relationship with nature influenced your life and...
2023-01-2120 minNurtured by NatureWisdom From The Animals with Kerrie Searle, Animal CommunicatorWelcome to episode 11 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the incredible Kerrie Searle. Kerrie is an Animal Communicator and Flower Essence Practitioner based in Australia. During this inspiring episode we dive into the concept of telepathic communication, a skill inherent in all of us, that we are sadly taught to doubt and ultimately ignore. We discuss the desperate need for more balance in the world and our lives of both logic and intuition and also the masculine and feminine. Whilst marvelling at the extraordinary untapped wisdom and knowledge that co...
2023-01-131h 13Nurtured by NatureHorses and Holistic Healing - My Nature Story Part 1 with Fiona MacKay - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to this week's Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episode, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week.To celebrate the first month of our journey together with the Nurtured by Nature Podcast, I thought it was an appropriate time to properly introduce myself to you all. In this week's episode I invite you to join me as I answer the question I tend to kick off all my guest episodes with "What is your nature story? How has your relationship with nature influenced your life and how h...
2023-01-0915 minNurtured by NatureBotanical Healing with Wendy Sweet, Woo in the WillowsWelcome to episode 9 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the fabulous Wendy Sweet. Wendy lives in the hills of County Mayo in Ireland. Alongside her husband Steve, they have created an oasis for nature and started their business Woo in the Willows. During this inspiring episode we explored how a closer look at the ingredients list on the back of a skin cream, led Wendy to question what she was putting on her skin and ultimately the creation of their beautiful range of natural botanical skin creams and products. Wendy...
2023-01-0656 minNurtured by NatureFinding Comfort in Challenging Times - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to this Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episode, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week.In this week's unintentionally honest, raw, emotional, and slightly delayed episode I share from my heart how I have struggled with depression and PTSD throughout my life and how some recent challenges have led me to struggle as I come into a New Year with carrying a huge amount of uncertainty in my life. I share how nurturing my own relationship with the natural world has provided me a sanctuary, where I...
2023-01-0409 minNurtured by NatureCreating Ripples with Helen Peterson, Happy Seal YogaWelcome to Episode 7 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the lovely Helen Peterson. Helen is the owner of Happy Seal Yoga, based on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. During this inspiring episode we explored how Helen’s journey to improve her surfing, lead her to yoga, and rippled out to create a community that now works together to care for and enjoy the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline she calls home. We discussed how yoga can provide both a physical and perhaps more importantly mentally supportive route to recovery after serious inj...
2022-12-3047 minNurtured by NatureMake a contribution to conservation through Citizen Science - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to this Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episode, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week.Following on from last week's episode about biological diversity, in this week's episode I discuss how citizen or community science research projects provide a fun and easy way for all of us to help support nature and wildlife conservation from the comfort of our own home or on your local patch, whether that is your garden or local area. Something to remember, is that it's important for these organisations to know...
2022-12-2608 minNurtured by NatureBeneath The Surface with Philippa RossWelcome to Episode 5 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the incredible Philippa Ross. Philippa is a self-confessed Enthusiologist, something the world certainly needs more of! Based in New Zealand, she is also a human ecologist, energy worker, writer and the force behind the Waste Not Want Not Podcast. During this inspiring episode we dived into her fascinating ancestral connection to the Antarctic and her love of the world’s oceans. Explored ways to turn inwards to nurture our inner environments and discussed how approaching others with humility and humbleness allows us...
2022-12-2349 minNurtured by NatureCOP conference concerns and what we can do - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to this Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episode, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week. In this week's episode I discuss the recent COP27 in Egypt and the current COP15 for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity that is happening in Montreal in Canada. Considering some of the challenges around the negotiations as well as discussing our concept of developing and developed nations and the impact that status has on their requirements to contribute to any fund for climate loss - there's a few surprises in terms of...
2022-12-1913 minNurtured by NatureStart Where You Are with Molly Ellis, The Wild FelterWelcome to Episode 3 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the lovely Molly Ellis. Molly is the wildlife artist behind the brand The Wild Felter, based in the south of Ireland. During this inspiring episode we pondered how sometimes the most important thing isn’t knowing the answer but simply being prepared to ask the question. Molly shared how her love and relationship with nature only began in her thirty’s but has now shaped her family, business and home, where she has utilised renewable energy, the rather un-glamorous sounding post...
2022-12-1653 minNurtured by NatureIdeas For a Less Wasteful Christmas - Monday MiniHello everyone and welcome to the first of my Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episodes, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week. Recorded whilst gazing in wonder out across mother nature's beautifully adorned wintry landscape, in this week's episode I invite you to join me on social media to share our ideas for having a less wasteful Christmas. From thinking about ways to decorate our homes, to sustainable gift ideas, including sharing our favourite nature inspired books, and looking at ways to be more eco-conscious with our gift wrapping and packaging. I l...
2022-12-1207 minNurtured by NatureFinding Our Purpose with Laura SweetWelcome to Episode 1 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the lovely Laura Sweet. Laura is an artist and writer based in California. During this inspiring episode we dived into how her homeschooling created space for her and her children to gain a deeper reverence for nature. Offered up stories around our shared love of trees, discussed some of our favourite books and explored how Laura was inspired by Mary Reynolds' "We are the Ark" to create a sanctuary for nature in her own backyard, whilst nurturing her secret addiction to b...
2022-12-091h 01
Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam PodcastThe Partea PodcastThanks to our sponsors Mixtape Drinks we had a private pool Partea for the Seven Million Bikes Community at my new apartment - enjoying Mixtape Hard Seltzer, Partea.Thank you to Tracey, Dan & Dan, Fiona & Adam, Adrie and Carrey for coming, it was such a fun day. And shout outs in this episode to absent community members Alistair Chapman and Pippa Claire. Also thanks to Andrew, Thien, Annie, Zion and Brandon who couldn't join us. We moved on to Two Guys Belgian Fries on the canal in Thanh My Loi for sunset, more beer, and Be...
2022-11-1439 minNurtured by NatureNurtured by Nature - Welcome to our communityWelcome to the Nurtured by Nature Podcast. We will be launching our first full episode on Friday 9th December 2022, so watch this space. In the meantime, we invite you to take a moment to listen to our welcome episode with our host Fiona MacKay, explaining more about the inspiring community of nature lovers we look forward to creating and serving through this podcast. If you love the natural world and are interesting in exploring ways that you can deepen your connection with nature in all areas of your life, or you are passionate about the environment and conservation t...
2022-11-1109 minPR Not BSHow to prep your clients to make the most of press interviewsITV journalist Rob Murphy is the latest guest on Fiona's brilliant podcast line-up. What he has to say will open your eyes to what journalists crave in seeking a good story to cover.Rob is a seasoned television journalist covering mainly crime and investigations but he's also a successful podcaster and author. His book 'To Hunt A Killer' was co-authored with detective Julie Mackay and was published earlier this year. It's available in the usual places. He deals daily with PR and comms professionals and tells Fiona how surprising it is that so many irrelevant rele...
2022-11-0837 min
Foolproof BitesCameron Angus MackayCameron Angus Mackay is a reporter, journalist and producer based in Scotland. He works for BBC Radio Scotland and The Big Light Podcast Network, creating live and pre-recorded audio content. Last year, Cameron reported from COP26 - the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow - on a podcast called COP26 Daily. The show won the silver award for Best Daily Podcast at the 2022 British Podcast Awards in July. Links to Cameron's audio work, including the BBC Radio Scotland piece he described in his reflection, are available on his website. Go to, cameronangusmackay.com for more.W...
2022-10-2805 min
Sunny Side Up NutritionHow to Challenge Weight Stigma with Dr. Fiona WillerAnna Mackay and Anna Lutz have a conversation with Dr. Fiona Willer, an Australian advanced practice dietitian, academic, advocate, educator and organizational consultant on a mission to make the health sector a safe and inclusive place for larger-bodied people. They discuss: How Fiona decided to transition from being a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive practitioner, and how that affected her choices as an academic. The prevalence of weight stigma and weight bias in healthcare settings, and how this affects the decisions made by healthcare practitioners when treating patients. The commonly held belief that losing weight will make s...
2022-09-2632 minSunny Side Up NutritionHow to Challenge Weight Stigma with Dr. Fiona WillerAnna Mackay and Anna Lutz have a conversation with Dr. Fiona Willer, an Australian advanced practice dietitian, academic, advocate, educator and organizational consultant on a mission to make the health sector a safe and inclusive place for larger-bodied people. They discuss: How Fiona decided to transition from being a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive practitioner, and how that affected her choices as an academic. The prevalence of weight stigma and weight bias in healthcare settings, and how this affects the decisions made by healthcare practitioners when treating patients. The commonly held belief that losing weight will make s...
2022-09-2632 min
Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and NatureFlora MacDonald: Young RebelIn the first episode of the fourth series of Love Scotland, Jackie Bird sits down with historical writer Flora Fraser to discuss the life and legacy of Flora MacDonald.
MacDonald is best known for her part in assisting Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s escape from Bebecula to the Isle of Skye in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden. Aged just 24, and from a pro-government family, MacDonald is as unlikely a Jacobite heroine as you could imagine. And yet, her actions helped Charles evade detection and, eventually, flee to safety.
These events have been immortalised by...
2022-09-2331 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 336Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Catwoman Special by John Paul Leon, Tom King, Bernard Chang, Shawn Crystal, Mitch Gerads, Dave Stewart, Walt Simonson, Ram V Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace by Garth Ennis, Garry Brown, Lee Loughridge Superman and Robin Special by Peter Tomasi, Viktor Bogdanovic, Scott Hanna, Daniel Henriques, Matt Santorelli, Ivan Plascencia, Matt Herms Mister Miracle: The Great Escape GN by Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles Teen Titans Go/DC Super Hero Girls: Exchange Students by Amy Wolfram, Agnes Garbowska Marvel Devil's Reign: Winter Soldier 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Nico Leon, Felipe Sobreiro Marauders Annual 1 by Steve Orlando, C...
2022-01-262h 19
Comic Book ClubThe Stack: Saga, Peacemaker, X Deaths Of Wolverine And MoreOn this week's comic book review podcast:
Saga #55
Image Comics
Art by Fiona Staples
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Peacemaker: Disturbing The Peace #1
DC Comics
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Garry Brown
X Deaths of Wolverine #1
Marvel
Written by Benjamin Percy
Art by Federico Vicentini
Dark Blood #6
BOOM! Studios
Written by Latoya Morgan
Art by Moisés Hidalgo
2022-01-261h 03
The StackThe Stack: Saga, Peacemaker, X Deaths Of Wolverine And MoreOn this week's comic book review podcast:
Saga #55
Image Comics
Art by Fiona Staples
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Peacemaker: Disturbing The Peace #1
DC Comics
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Garry Brown
X Deaths of Wolverine #1
Marvel
Written by Benjamin Percy
Art by Federico Vicentini
Dark Blood #6
BOOM! Studios
Written by Latoya Morgan
Art by Moisés Hidalgo
2022-01-261h 03
Abwooli Diaries PodcastHave you heard of the Metamorphic Technique?You may not have heard of the Metamorphic Technique before which has been around for over 30 years. The technique was founded by Gaston Saint-Pierre. It is a simple tool that enables us to move from feelings of limitation towards accessing more of our potential. The method involves lightly stroking points on the feet, hands and head which correspond to our time in the womb where patterns that shape and challenge us later on first begin. It can be used by anyone and is easy to learn. In this episode, my guest explains the technique in gr...
2021-12-1536 min
Abwooli Diaries PodcastExploring Family Constellation with Nikki McKayFamily and ancestral constellation is a therapeutic approach that allows the invisible influences from the present and past to be made visible, acknowledged and made whole. Unresolved, unacknowledged and traumatic events from the past can be unconsciously carried down from generation to generation.Family constellation allows an individual or collective to uncover the hidden historical narrative that they are unconsciously holding in order to bear witness and give place to the trauma before fully and freely move forward with their own life.In this episode, I ask Nikki specifically about the African continent and Uganda...
2021-06-3030 min
The Magnus ArchivesMAG 198 - PrecipiceCase ########-38Navigating the descent, recorded in Situ.Content warnings:Heights / Vertigo (inc SFX)FallingPanic (inc breathing SFX)Injury / Pain (inc SFX)Explicit languageDiscussions of: emotional manipulationMentions of: arguments, death, self-hatred, lack of self-preservation, paranoia, pleading, kidnapping, alcoholSFX: wind, creaking metal, screaming & sufferingTranscripts:PDF - https://cutt.ly/9zEWNPkDOC - https://cutt.ly/mzEEqgIThanks to this week's Patrons: V Guest, Fiona Porter, Archimedes 871, Annabelle M, CJ, Cowboyhell, Timothy LaGrone, Jen Amico, Sean Hurley, monstrous venus, Madeleine Wenc, Hyst...
2021-03-1121 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 166 - Smooth SailingJoin Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they and the crew face a difficult decision.This week Zolf proposes a vote, Hamid talks magic, Cel might have a solution, and Azu... "takes a break."Thanks to this week's Patrons: NicoleK, Micheala Poppell, Rebecca Rutherford, Mira Morning, freesnakepoems, Lind Berget, Erica Eagles, Max, Lucy Jansen, Ray Morello, Amanda F., the war over pineapple on pizza is a distraction from the elder gods, TimonTomato, Aroara N, Morgan, Nadeem Cassander, Fiona Cartwright, Meg Petz, LocalDogMom, Alana Haber, Emily Peterson, Sam Blackman, bluehatted, Sam...
2020-08-1951 min
Speech BubbleGraeme MacKayThis conversation with The Hamilton Spectator's resident editorial cartoonist runs the gamut. Graeme Mackay (as Aaron learns, pronounced Mac-kai) is "The Last of the Mohicans." He has held his position since 1997 and,pre-COVID-19, was actually still been going into a newsroom when many of his editorial cartoonist colleagues either have been working from home for years or their positions have been eliminated entirely as newspapers tighten their belts.It's actually COVID-19 that forced Graeme to finally work from home and switch to digital drawing (something he would've had to do anyway as The Spectator was set to...
2020-05-1800 min